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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.34, 1,323.69 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.34, 1,323.69 and 266.08 is: 399.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.34 : 1,323.69 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.34/1,323.69 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.34x = 1,323.69 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.34x = 352,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,207.44/882.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.17

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